Sarah Kirkby

Organisational Development Adviser and Facilitator

Being a catalyst for change and creating the conditions for people to grow and develop for themselves is what drives me. Creating valuable business outcomes with an adaptable and optimistic approach is how I get there.

I'm passionate about brain-based learning design and creating positive workplaces so that people can feel good and function well at work. I believe that positive workplaces can significantly impact people's lives are committed to supporting clients to create the conditions where individuals can thrive and achieve success. With a curious nature, I approach every situation with an optimistic attitude and an eye for detail. Others describe me as a catalyst for inspiring and motivating people to take action and make things happen.

For the past 15 years I've worked with digital products and services, across industries including media, SAAS, Government, marketing and education. I've worked with B2B, B2C business models at different stages of the product development lifecycle and have experience working with startups, medium and large-scale organisations.

Throughout my career, I have developed specialised capabilities in organisational agility and change, group dynamics, innovation, people development, learning design and facilitation. I am energised when using the latest science in learning and psychology to design bespoke programs that spark and engage people at work.

  • Leadership development
  • Group dynamics and performance
  • Product innovation
  • Workshop facilitation
  • People development (enabling strengths)
  • Wellbeing at work

“I cannot speak highly enough of Organa. I look forward to working with these two amazing women again.”  -  Libby Graham, former Product Manager, LiveTiles

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Sarah Kirkby

Blogs

Marketing in the fast lane: Your guide to Scrum

In today's fast paced marketing landscape, teams need to be agile, adaptable, and able to deliver results quickly. Scrum offers a structured approach to project management that can help marketing teams achieve these goals.

So, you've got a working agreement. Now what?

So you have a beautiful, shiny new working agreement that outlines your shared values and how you’ll work together. But now what? We share how do you turn those words on paper into everyday actions. 

What is a working agreement and why your team needs one

Why working agreements are the foundation for collaboration, providing a shared understanding of how team members interact, communicate, and work together.

How to create workplace culture that encourages learning & experimentation

Building a culture of continuous learning fosters a more engaged, adaptable workforce, giving your organisation a competitive edge.

What is marketing agility

In today's marketing landscape, customers' needs and preferences shift quickly. Marketing agility is a way of working that empowers your team to focus on the customer and improve how they plan and prioritise work to achieve sustained.

Predictions for the year ahead

This article covers key predictions for the year ahead. It explores strategies to navigate these changes effectively, from reorganising around value to prioritising strategic projects.

Inspiring events for leaders in 2024

These events are catalysts for reimagining the way your organisation operates! We highlight some of the standout events for each category throughout the year.

Is your team creating the right thing?

You know the story, your team has been beavering away for months on a new product release. Marketing and PR are on board, the execs are excited, the team is pumped… but low and behold it’s a flop. Customers respond negatively (or not at all).

3 conditions teams need to thrive

We all want our teams to be performing at their best and delivering value quickly and effectively. But even high performing teams can wane when the conditions aren’t right.

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